The California Department of Water Resources on Thursday announced an initial water allocation of 15 percent for most State Water Project, or SWP, contractors for the 2018 calendar year.
That allocation will likely change depending on rain and snowfall received this winter.
“It’s hard to know what mother nature will have in store for us this year, but it’s safe to say California is in a better place than we were during the recent drought,” said DWR Director Grant Davis. “Planning for the year and providing more accurate early estimates for water managers so they can better plan for the year is just one of the many reasons the state needs to improve our forecasting ability.”
The state’s major reservoirs are currently holding much more than their historical averages.
Shasta Lake north of Redding, the federal Central Valley Project’s largest reservoir, now holds 3.2 million acre-feet, or AF, 71 percent of its 4.5-million AF capacity and 119 percent of its historical average.
San Luis Reservoir, a critical south-of-Delta storage facility for both the SWP and CVP, now holds 1.5 million AF, 74 percent of its 2 million AF capacity and 124 percent of its historical average for the date.
New Melones now holds 83 percent of its 2.4 million AF capacity and 148 percent of its average for this date.
Lake Oroville however, currently holds 59 percent of its historical average this time of year. Water was released beginning in spring to provide adequate flood protection during reconstruction of the main spillway.
Last year, the department’s initial allocation was 20 percent. By the end of Water Year 2017, allocations reached 85 percent due to the abundant rainfall during the year. During the recent drought, the initial allocation was as low as 5 percent in 2014.
Nearly all areas served by the SWP have sources of water other than the allocation, among them streams, groundwater, and local reservoirs.
DWR is hopeful that Thursday’s SWP allocation, made before the wettest months, will increase as storms bring rain and snow to the state.
The historic Lucerne Hotel. Lake County News file photo/Elizabeth Larson.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors met Tuesday to explore possibilities for the historic Lucerne Hotel, also known as the Castle.
Since Marymount California University broke its lease in June, the county closed the building and its fate has been uncertain.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson opened discussion by saying, “The thing I think we all readily agree on is that it does no one any good to have the castle continue to sit empty.”
Deputy County Administrative Officer Michelle Scully reviewed board directives regarding the property.
The staff received an appraisal for $3 million on Nov. 1. Scully estimated the overhead to maintain the facility at $78,500 annually, using 2015 numbers.
Staff also had to resolve the standing lease agreement with Marymount California University. Then, the staff compiled a list of interests for the property. In all, 13 individuals and entities expressed interest, four of which submitted proposals.
Finally, staff established a decision-making timeline to lease or sell the facility.
Supervisor Jim Steele, whose district includes the Lucerne Hotel, said he gave a tour of the Castle to an outside interest.
The board opened the subject for public comment.
Denise Rushing, former District 3 supervisor, said that the former redevelopment agency used its funds to purchase the property. Later, when the agency was closed, a case had to be made to transfer the property to county of Lake.
She warned, “It is very possible, without the county involved, that blight could rear its ugly head in that building.”
John Jensen, co-owner of Lake County News, spoke next. He said that selling the Castle rather than conducting a request for proposals, or RFPs, short-circuits the process. He described the property as “a community asset.”
Jensen conducted an informal survey of local residents and procured signatures on petitions. He found multiple groups with interest in leasing space there.
Elizabeth Larson, editor of Lake County News, described the outreach she has done concerning the Castle. She observed, “The community is very attached to the building.”
She described monuments across the country lost at a terrifying rate due to fires. “This is a time when we have to reconnect to our history.”
Larson concluded, “There was a great deal of heart and vision that went into the building … It is worth fighting for and worth saving.”
Bernie Butcher, owner of the Tallman Hotel, supported an RFP process. He suggested that a potential buyer could also submit a proposal that includes owning the building.
Sherry Treppa, chair of the Habematolel Pomo tribe, addressed the problems implicit in the idea that the Castle could be made into a casino, warning, “It is a multi-year effort.”
Steele wondered if it is best to find someone “with deep pockets” to buy the property.
Supervisor Moke Simon said he does not believe the county should be in the business of leasing the space.
Linda Hedstrom, a resident of District 4, reminded the board not to count on private owners keeping any promises when they develop properties.
Lars Ewing, Public Services director, is the maintainer of the building “by default.” He described the projected cost of maintenance and repairs as “onerous,” asserting that an RFP proposal should include a consideration of how the building will be maintained.
Supervisor Rob Brown agreed the county cannot continue to maintain the property. He recommended waiting six months to see if a group could find a mutually beneficial option for the county and the community.
Huchingson said six months is a minimum time frame to establish an RFP, and that at least 90 days would be necessary to receive proposals.
Supervisor Tina Scott agreed with Brown. “We are in a unique opportunity to keep control of what the lease could become.”
Board Chair Jeff Smith stated he finds it is valid to move forward with an RFP with a possible purchase option. “Maybe we can have the best of both worlds,” he said.
County Counsel Anita Grant recommended that, if a tandem approach is adopted, they need to follow legal requirements and ensure it matches their vision for the property. It is imperative to create an equal playing field for all proposals.
Jensen asked when the RFP would be issued and when it would be due. Brown said they have to work out the details.
Lake County Land Trust member Roberta Lyons said, “We should give the people of the community a chance.”
She recalled how locals rallied around preserving the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum.
There was discussion that the Castle was purchased for $1.35 million and maintenance and renovations have increased the investment to $4.2 million.
Although the Castle is 55,000 square feet, only 20,000 square feet has been renovated. The main floor, which was hotel rooms, is not renovated. Smith described the projected cost to renovate as “staggering.”
The board decided to pursue engaging in the RFP process.
Huchingson stated that the timeline for establishing an RFP is ideally by the end of 2017 or early 2018.
“We will fast track this,” she said.
Serena Makofsky is a freelance contributor to Lake County News.
From left, Alice Darrow of Kelseyville, Calif., widow of Dean Darrow, who survived the Pearl Harbor attack; Bill Slater of Lakeport, Calif., who survived the attack; and Charlotte Bower, of Clearlake Oaks, whose late husband Chuck served at the US Sub Base at Pearl Harbor. Photo courtesy of Janeane Bogner.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Pearl Harbor Survivors Chapter 23 North Lake County will observe the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 7.
In what is widely reported by organizers to be the last planned event, the annual ceremony will begin at Library Park in Lakeport at 9 a.m. before moving across the street to Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St., from 9:15 to 10 a.m.
Honorary Pearl Harbor Survivor Ronnie Bogner will act as master of ceremonies.
Military Chaplain Dr. Herman “Woody” Hughes will give the invocation and the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team will perform honors including a rifle volley.
Kelseyville High student Teara Hall will sing the national anthem, the Boy Scouts will raise the flag and lower it to half-mast at the Pearl Harbor Survivors Memorial Mast and there will be a video presentation by John Jensen of Lake County News.
After the ceremonies, a public luncheon will take place at the Boathouse Restaurant & Bar, located at 2685 Lakeshore Blvd. in Nice.
The no-host luncheon will start at noon and reservations are requested by Dec. 4 by calling Janeane Bogner at 707-998-3280
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Bike Angels United is fundraising for its bicycle giveaway to benefit Sulphur fire survivors that will be held early in the new year.
The event will begin at noon on Jan. 20 at Tatonka Trading, 14240 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.
It’s the group’s sixth bike giveaway in Lake County. The efforts began in the wake of the county’s devastating wildland fires.
Organizer Candy Alcott said the all-volunteer group is fundraising over the next two months in order to provide bikes to children and adults.
Alcott said Bike Angels members are seeking donations of new bikes or used bikes in good condition, as well as helmets.
She said that so far she has a list of more than 50 potential recipients, and is seeking to sign up all Sulphur fire survivors as she can.
After all fire survivors receive bikes at the event, Alcott will ask all community members who were evacuated to come forward to also receive bikes, with any remaining bikes to be given to Clearlake residents.
To sign up to receive a bicycle, visit Tatonka Trading, contact Bike Angels United on Facebook, or contact Alcott on Facebook or at 850-737-7372.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that it continues to make steady progress on the Consolidated Debris Removal Program in Northern California following the October 2017 wildfires.
The program is a two-phase process.
Phase I is the removal of household hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency in Sonoma and Napa counties and by the California Department of Toxic Substance Control in Lake and Mendocino counties.
Phase II is the removal of other fire-related debris from structures destroyed by the fire, and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, under the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Steady progress continues on both phases of debris removal in Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma counties over the past few weeks.
Overall, USACE has processed 4,813 rights of entry and cleared more than 288,055 tons of debris from 880 properties in Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma and Napa counties.
Over the next few weeks, USACE will award two new contracts by mid-December that will have significantly more capacity to sustain the debris removal mission through completion.
USACE remains committed to completing the mission in early 2018 to help communities prepare for rebuilding.
Property owners with questions about eligibility, operations or other concerns can contact the USACE Debris Removal Information Line at 877-875-7681.
Lake County Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait, at left, speaks after receiving a proclamation honoring her on her retirement on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting in Lakeport, Calif. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News. LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County’s retiring health officer received honors during her last appearance in her official capacity before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Dr. Karen Tait, who has served as health officer since April 2008, is retiring this week.
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation expressing thanks and gratitude to Tait for her years of dedicated service to Lake County.
Vice Chair Jim Steele read the proclamation to Tait, who was joined by county staff, including Department of Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy and Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski.
The proclamation lauded Tait for her mentorship to her department and other county agencies on issues including cyanobacteria, H25, rabies and West Nile virus, her services as board commissioner with Partnership HealthPlan and the support she gave to Public Health nursing staff.
As part of the emergency preparedness program, she’s worked to make sure Lake and its neighboring counties “strengthened their ability to effectively respond to public health threats including infectious diseases, natural disasters, biological, chemical, nuclear and radiological events,” and also was medical health operational area coordinator during Lake County’s disasters in order to assess immediate medical needs and coordinate medical and health resources, Steele said.
In her capacity as health officer, the proclamation said Tait has worked closely with both the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and California Forensic Medical Group to assure the health and medical care of jail inmates meets inmate needs and state regulations, while also working with local hospitals and clinics, fire districts and the American Red Cross.
The county proclamation also credited Tait with pulling together the first Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response, or CASPER survey.
Tait also is a member of a local ham radio group.
Steele said Tait will be greatly missed.
“I think you’ve convinced me I am just a workhorse and I’m ready for a rest,” said Tait, who explained that when she became health officer she resolved she would work hard until retirement.
She said Lake County has a lot of community members and groups who support public health and which gave her a tremendous amount of help, in addition to the assistance she has received from her staff.
Pomeroy thanked Tait for her 10 years of service, describing her as “courageous, spunky, funny and one of the most intelligent people I’ve had the opportunity to work with.”
Board members also specifically thanked her, including Supervisor Rob Brown who recalled her work during the county’s fires, which he called “amazing.”
Afterward, Tait, joined by Ruminski, received the board’s extension of a proclamation of a local health emergency she initially made in October in response to the Sulphur fire.
Tait said she recommended the proclamation – which must be continued every two weeks – be extended until the fire debris removal is completed.
The board has authorized the appointment of Dr. Gary Pace to act as Lake County’s interim health officer. Pace takes over the roles as of Dec. 2 and continuing until Tait’s successor is selected.
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At left, Lake County Supervisor Jim Steele presents a proclamation to retiring Lake County Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait, at right, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting in Lakeport, Calif. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.
The 2016 Christmas in Middletown celebration. Photo by Davis Palmer. MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The annual “Christmas in Middletown” event will take place this year on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Sponsored by the Middletown Area Merchants Association, this free event lets friends and families celebrate the season together along with local businesses and organizations, filling the streets of Middletown with cheer, rain or shine.
Nonprofit organizations set up booths with goodies, crafts, and gift-wrapping services on the streets and at the high school cafeteria, to raise funds for their good works.
The town looks festive with decorated merchant storefronts and business-sponsored Christmas trees that are decorated by area schoolchildren.
The trees are later donated to local families in need through Spirit of the Season.
Santa Claus arrives at 5:15 p.m. at Middletown Park on an old-fashioned fire truck where he helps with singing carols.
Afterward, he meets children from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Mrs. Claus gives each a stuffed animal, courtesy of Hospice Services.
Nearby is a free hot chocolate bar and craft table for kids, donated and run by the Middletown Seventh-Day Adventist School.
In the free “Passport for Fun” program, participants visit member businesses and collect passport stamps for a chance to win a prize.
This year, prizes include two firepits donated by Hardester’s Markets and gift certificates from area businesses.
Individual businesses compete for “best decorated” storefront, and they pass out their own refreshments to passersby. It’s a perfect small-town event.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Association of Realtors reported that the number of sales in October slowed down when compared to September 2017 and October 2016.
Sixty-nine single family residences sold in October with 86 selling in September, a decrease of over 19 percent, the association said.
In October 2016 there were 75 sales accounting for an 8 percent decrease in sales on a year to year comparison, according to the report.
The association said the October median sales price was $250,000 which was up 6.7 percent over the September median, but down 3.85 percent from the October 2016 median.
“Year to date, the 2017 median sales price in Lake County has increased 1 percent over 2016,” commented Bobby Dutcher, 2017 LCAOR president. “With the California Association of Realtors forecasting the same percentage increase statewide for 2018 we can expect the 2018 market to look similar to 2017 provided that the final tax reform proposal is more favorable to homeownership than current versions.”
Financing purchases through loans versus cash continue to rise slowly over time. A year ago it was not uncommon to see over 30 percent of the transactions financed through cash, but in 2017 cash financing has dipped to over 20 percent of the deals.
Inventory levels dipped to 5.2 months from 6.0 months in September, but were at the same level (5.2 months) in October 2016. The statewide inventory levels for October were 3.4 months.
The California Association of Realtors, or CAR, reported existing, single-family home sales totaled 431,020 in October on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 0.8 percent from September and down 3.4 percent from October 2016.
October’s statewide median home price was $546,430 down 1.6 percent from September and up 6.1 percent from October 2016, CAR said.
Mortgage rates edged higher in October as 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rates averaged 3.90 percent in October, up from 3.81 percent in September and from 3.47 percent in October 2016, according to Freddie Mac.
CAR reported that the five-year, adjustable-rate mortgage interest rate also ticked higher in October to an average of 3.18 percent from 3.16 percent in September and from 2.83 percent in October 2016.
LAKE COUNTY NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
October 2017 Median price: $250,000 Median days to sell: 36 Units sold: 69
September 2017 Median price: $234,250 Median days to sell: 47 Units sold: 86
October 2016 Median price: $260,000 Median days to sell: 69 Units sold: 75
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Seven California counties impacted by the October 2017 wildfires will have additional federal assistance for permanent repair and replacement of disaster-damaged infrastructure.
An amendment to the president’s major disaster declaration of Oct. 10, 2017, expands FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Orange, Sonoma and Yuba counties.
The counties were previously designated for PA covering debris removal and emergency protective measures, such as overtime costs for officials responding to the disaster.
This announcement allows reimbursement for eligible permanent work on infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and public buildings, including fire stations, schools, water-control facilities, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities.
Government entities, including federally recognized tribal governments, and certain nonprofit organizations that suffered damage or losses as a result of the disaster may be eligible for the funding.
Public Assistance is cost sharing help with FEMA paying at least 75 percent of eligible repair costs and work.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – At its meeting last week the Lakeport City Council took a first look at proposed new rules related to commercial marijuana activities and approved vehicle purchases for two departments.
Community Development Director Kevin Ingram introduced to the council a new ordinance to permit and regulate commercial marijuana, or cannabis, operations along with an ordinance amending current rules permitting and regulating personal cannabis cultivation.
Public hearings on both sets of rules are set for the council’s Dec. 19 meeting.
Ingram said the changes were necessary due to changes in state law as a result of Proposition 64 and SB 94.
Running through a quick history of the work on the proposed commercial regulations, he said the city formed a working group to look at updating the regulations, with the group’s overarching goal being to balance the concerns of those who don’t want commercial marijuana in the city with those who do.
The working group established some basic performance standards, the biggest piece being to recommend limiting retail sales to delivery only, he said. They also put together general performance standards.
Ingram said the city carried out extensive community outreach, the council and planning commission held a joint meeting to discuss the rules, and the commission held a series of meetings in October and early November to go over the rules in-depth.
The planning commission felt it was premature to rule out commercial retail in its entirety, and made recommendations that certain uses be allowed in professional office and major commercial zoning designations, he said.
The outcome of the work also resulted in a proposal to put performance standards for such operations not in the zoning ordinance but in chapter five of the city code, Ingram said.
Ingram said there was no action to be taken, other than taking public comments and setting a public hearing for Dec. 19.
During public comment, the council heard from George Smith, a 50-year resident who said it was his first time speaking to the council.
Smith, who lives on Clear Lake Avenue, asked that commercial areas around Eighth and Ninth streets – which are near residences, apartments, hotels, churches and the old Natural High School property – be removed from the locations where the commercial cannabis activities would be allowed.
Another speaker, Ann Blue, told the council, “I'd just as soon there was no such thing as marijuana, but that's beside the point,” adding she was concerned about the policing of marijuana-related uses.
Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen said there was no intent to increase policing. He said his department has been involved with the regulations since the beginning, and it will be involved with issuing permits.
“We have a really nice little town here, and I'd like to keep it that way,” said Blue, adding that she hoped the council will give the community the very best protection it can.
Ingram said the proposed ordinance sets out very detailed requirements for commercial cannabis operations, from submittal of operations and security plans to background investigations, and review of facilities by police and fire agencies.
City Planning Commissioner Michael Green, who also is a marijuana consultant versed in state regulations, said if the city does a good job at enforcing the regulations, then the presence of commercial cannabis activities would be an economic development asset, one he suggested could fit in the downtown.
He also suggested the council not ban the activities from the lakefront revitalization area, suggesting the city has a historic chance to bring economic activity into its downtown, where some storefronts are sitting vacant.
Mayor Stacey Mattina said the commission had made a lot of changes to the proposed regulations, and was concerned about the additions of so many zones in the city for commercial cannabis when she believed no one was asking for it.
Ingram said they can always make future amendments, although, “You can’t take things away.”
Mattina wanted to take a careful approach. “I'm sure this is going to be a moving target over the next year.”
Rasmussen said he had concerns about retail activities, especially downtown, as well as the commission’s suggestion that lounges with onsite consumption should be allowed.
Councilwoman Mireya Turner said she believed they could put off the matter of onsite consumption until some point in the future, as she didn’t believe the city had the resources to monitor it.
Mattina asked Councilman George Spurr his thoughts about lounges. “It’s something I don’t think we should have, actually,” he replied, explaining that it’s one thing to buy a product on site, it’s another thing to consume it.
However, Councilman Tim Barnes said he wasn’t opposed to it, as to him it was similar to a bar.
Returning to the microphone, Green said he had concerns about retail being limited to delivery only, as he believed it had bigger problems as far as security and cash handling. He added that storefronts are a more mature business model.
Mattina said she wanted to go back to the original draft, not the commission’s version of the rules, as the council had not heard enough input in support of the changes.
“A middle ground is what that original draft was,” she said.
Ingram said the commission struggled over whether retail was appropriate, and in the end allowed for a limit of two such establishments, borrowing from the city of Cloverdale’s limits.
Turner said she knows cannabis is a unique and a new industry as it’s now being approached. She said she tries to look at how the city regulates business in general, questioning how many auto parts stores the city now has.
“I would absolutely agree with that,” said Councilman Kenny Parlet.
City Manager Margaret Silveira said in the case of liquor licenses, when granting them an area can’t be saturated.
Planning Commissioner Ken Wicks Jr. said the two store cap would allow the city to change.
“You have the ability to ban the whole thing if that's what you want to do,” but he said the commission was trying to give the council options.
Mattina said many things are unclear and changing, and that the draft before them could be taken up later. However, the city needs to have regulations to present to the state by Jan. 1. She said she didn’t see the need to add in so many new provisions right away.
Ingram said the staff could provide the original draft and the commission’s draft at the next meeting.
Another commissioner, Michael Froio, said he was surprised the council would want to go back to the previous draft, especially considering all of the commission’s work and the effort to meet the state deadline.
“What we hoped to do for you was to bring common sense ideas to this group,” he said, adding he hoped they would look at the commission’s work, fine tune it and move forward.
Turner said she liked a commission proposal that would allow for testing facilities – with a 5-pound maximum – to be allowed in professional office space. She’s visited such locations in Santa Rosa and they tested only small amounts, and said if security measures are in place the amount limit doesn’t make sense.
Parlet said he had concerns about delivery services, which he said aren’t controllable and could have issues. He added he didn’t feel it was rational to stigmatize marijuana dispensaries as crime centers.
Turner suggested the council could create a commercial cannabis overlay zone where they prefer to see the various uses located.
Rasmussen said he was concerned that retail establishments would elicit more need for police response.
City Attorney David Ruderman pointed out that such establishments have security issues that relate to the fact that they often have large amounts of cash on hand due to the continuing challenges relating to federally insured banks taking funds from the marijuana industry.
The council ultimately moved to advance the commercial cannabis rules to the Dec. 19 hearing unanimously.
Ahead of that meeting, the council will hold a special meeting on Dec. 4 to further consider the proposed commercial regulations.
The council also unanimously advanced the updates to personal marijuana cultivation rules, which Ingram said were just updated to comply with state regulations.
Also at the Nov. 21 meeting, the council approved Public Works Director Doug Grider’s request for a budget adjustment for an additional $25,000 for the purchase of a 10-wheeler dump truck, an item that Grider said had been included in the annual budget.
He said it was necessary because the dump trucks the city has been using for the last 40 years are just about worn out.
Rasmussen also received approval to purchase two fully equipped 2018 Dodge Charger police vehicles Thurston Auto along with mobile audio visual units.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – After a weekend with strong rainfall, the weather forecast calls for much of this week to be cool and clear, with winds arriving midweek.
Sunday and early Monday saw Lake County getting heavy rainfall before conditions tapered off for most of the day on Monday.
For the 24-hour period ending at 11 p.m. Monday, the county had rainfall amounts ranging up to three tenths of an inch, with the Boggs Forest area recording about half an inch, according to National Weather Service observation stations.
More rain isn’t in the forecast until Friday night and throughout Saturday.
During the day Tuesday and Tuesday night patchy fog is expected in the Lakeport and Upper Lake areas, according to the forecast.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, light winds are forecast in part of the county. In the south county, north winds of 15 miles per hour with gust of up to 21 miles per hour are expected during the day on Wednesday before tapering off that night.
Temperatures this week are expected to get cooler, with daytime highs hovering around 60 degrees, while nighttime lows drop into the low 30s, just under the freezing mark.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council will hold a special meeting this week to handle items of business related to the Sulphur fire and the street closure for a holiday event.
The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The items to be considered are part of the consent agenda, and expected to be approved as a slate.
They include consideration of continuing a declaration of a local emergency issued on Oct. 9 by City Manager Greg Folsom and ratified by the council on Oct. 12.
The second item is the continuation of the declaration of a local health emergency issued by Lake County Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait on Oct. 12 and ratified by council action on Oct. 18.
The council also will consider a resolution approving a temporary street closure for the annual Christmas parade and tree lighting on Dec. 9.
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